Monoclea forsteri
Monoclea forsteri Hook.
Monoclea forsteri is a species of thallose liverwort in the family Monocleaceae. It is one of only two species in this family and is characterized by its dioicous reproduction and capsules that open with a single longitudinal slit. The species was described by Hooker in 1820, with the holotype preserved at the British Museum.
Description
Monoclea forsteri is a liverwort species native to New Zealand, where it is the largest thalloid liverwort. It is found throughout the country and is not known to occur elsewhere. The plant is part of the Monocleaceae family, which is small and contains only two species. This liverwort has a thalloid structure and exhibits dioicous reproduction. Its capsules open along a single longitudinal slit, a distinguishing feature of the species. The plant was first described by Hooker in 1820, and the holotype specimen is stored in the British Museum.
Synonyms
Hygrophila dilatataAnthoceros forsteriDumortiera dilatataMonoclea dilatataMonoclea hookeri
